Praxair Surface Technologies (PST), a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc., a Fortune 300 company that supplies atmospheric, process, specialty gases, high-performance coatings, and related services & technologies is seeking a Materials Scientist specializing in Thermal Barrier Coatings to work at our corporate Research and Development Center located in Indianapolis, IN.

The Materials Scientist will conduct research and development on ceramic thermal spray coatings, primarily used for thermal and environmental protection in gas turbine engines. This is a hands-on position requiring innovative thinking, documentation of ideas, process development, and implementation into production.

Materials Scientist

Leads efforts in research, development and introduction (application development) of new or improved thermal and environmental barrier coatings that complement the existing product line

Understands the commercial objectives of a project and defines technical parameters and requirements to achieve these objectives

Resolves technical roadblocks to maintain progress to product development milestones

Develops contingency actions and provides technical leadership to resolve both production and customer related issues related to the product line

Works closely with Sales and Customer Service to engage and support the global customer base on current applications, growth opportunities, and customer issues (serves as the technical resource for Sales in addressing technical issues/questions raised by customers)

Qualifications

PhD in Material Science, Ceramics, or Chemical Engineering required

Minimum of 3-5 years of coating industry-oriented R&D experience required

Candidates must demonstrate a track record of innovative thinking and technical accomplishments

Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time

In addition, this individual must have strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a multidisciplinary environment

PST is a supplier which abides by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, persons considered for this position must be either a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwise classifiable as a U.S. person under relevant ITAR regulations.